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  • Joel Curry avatar

    Responding To Our National Tragedy

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

    Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its Harvest Time

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,323 views

    Its time to be about "our fathers business"

    Harvest truly is plenteous. Matt. 9:37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Driving last night and saw the combines in the field....It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    11 The Valley Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,866 views

    So many people, when they come to the valleys of life, set up camp and plan on staying there or they will do little to get out it. God never intends for us to stay in these valleys but to learn from them and move on.

    The Valley Of Grace Genesis 26:17-19 We have spent the last 10 weeks looking at different Valleys that we face in this life, I want to look at one more aspect of the valleys this morning to encourage all those who are traveling down a hard road today. Isaac finds himself in the Valley of Gerar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring With A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,474 views

    A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

    The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,301 views

    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

    Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living The Life Of Worship

    Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 304 ratings
     | 32,229 views

    This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

    I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

    The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,829 views

    The fourth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    NOTE: After much study and reading, the line sometimes blurs between which thoughts are mine and which ones come from someone else. Having said that -- thanks to Ray Pritchard and C.H. Spurgeon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today we continue looking at the seven final statements Jesus made on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering And Trial

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017
     | 4,287 views

    The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.

    Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Staying True To God

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,715 views

    A quick look at Daniel’s life, and using him as an example for living in today’ society.

    Staying True to God Daniel 1:1-20 Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,587 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Prolong Your Wilderness Seasons

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 9, 2018
     | 7,148 views

    No one enjoys being in a wilderness season. Here's how to not prolong it.

    I used to take a fair number of road trips. I took personal trips, too, but I traveled with my work as well, for about ten years. I always planned my trips carefully to avoid rush hours in large cities, and to be able to stay in a safe place each night. In order to make reservations for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    Overcoming the fears we experience and learning from them. This message will encourage the congregation to walk by faith and not fear

    Overcoming Fear John 20:19 Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation not to live by fear, but by faith Introduction What is it that you fear? Fear of the unknown perhaps? The possibility of death, the insecurity of a job, the fear of being alone. Well, that’s what I want to talk to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?

    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal